vulnerability
FreeBSD: VID-9fa7b139-c1e9-409e-bed0-006aadcf5845 (CVE-2022-46344): xorg-server -- Multiple security issues in X server extensions
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Severity
9
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Jan 11, 2023
Added
Jan 13, 2023
Modified
Jun 15, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the XIChangeProperty request has a length-validation issues, resulting in out-of-bounds memory reads and potential information disclosure. This issue can lead to local privileges elevation on systems where the X server is running privileged and remote code execution for ssh X forwarding sessions.
Solutions
freebsd-upgrade-package-xorg-serverfreebsd-upgrade-package-xephyrfreebsd-upgrade-package-xorg-vfbserverfreebsd-upgrade-package-xorg-nestserverfreebsd-upgrade-package-xwaylandfreebsd-upgrade-package-xwayland-devel
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